Name: Cley Windmill
Address: The Quay, Cley-Next-The-Sea, Holt, NR25 7RP, United Kingdom, The Quay, Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR25 7RP, UK
Rating: 8.9

Cley Windmill

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About this property

Historic Setting: Cley Windmill in Holt is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. The property features a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and minibars. Additional facilities include a lounge, coffee shop, and free on-site parking, catering to all guest needs. Delicious Breakfast: Guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan. The breakfast is highly praised by visitors, reflecting the quality and diversity of the offerings. Local Attractions: Located 39 km from Norwich International Airport, the property is close to attractions like Blakeney Point (5 km) and Holkham Hall (19 km). Activities such as hiking and cycling are available nearby, enhancing the guest experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Double Room 1 large double bed
Superior Double Room 1 large double bed
One-Bedroom Cottage 2 single beds
Deluxe Twin Room 1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds
Triple Room with Bath 1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room with Shower 1 large double bed
Deluxe Double Room with Bath 1 large double bed
Queen Room with Garden View 1 large double bed
Deluxe Queen Room 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nicola

United Kingdom

“Stunning location, really comfortable accommodation. Friendly staff and delicious food.”

Julie

United Kingdom

“Quirky ! The balcony from The Stone room had wonderful views. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had a good breakfast !”

Teresa

United Kingdom

“A magical stay in a Norfolk windmill - an unforgettable experience! The Stone Room was stunning, with epic sunset views from the balcony. Breakfast was fantastic - I had smoked salmon, my partner had the English breakfast, and both were perfectly...”

Gareth

United Kingdom

“Stunningly beautiful mill, wonderful location, lovely village and fabulous staff. Thank you Bradley, Lana, Victoria, Chef and the rest of the team.”

Ruth

United Kingdom

“We really enjoyed our stay in your windmill. We have been visiting North Norfolk for over 30 years and Cley has always held a unique charm. This was our first stay at Cley windmill. Building was facinating, with views across the reed beds and...”

Beverley

United Kingdom

“Location perfect... second visit and will return again. Boathouse studio room in courtyard perfect with one dog. Lovely welcome and staff very helpful.”

Jemma

United Kingdom

“Loved the location and unique property. It was so peaceful inside surrounded by nature and could hear an owl as we slept. We had the Stone Room and loved the beams and beauty of the room and balcony with gorgeous views. It felt magical.”

Fiona

United Kingdom

“Stunning places to stay. Amazing breakfast and very friendly staff.”

Susan

Guernsey

“Position, staff, charm, character, comfort, comfy beds, lovely breakfast. Will be back we hope!”

Sabine

United Kingdom

“Lovely location in a quiet peaceful area. The mill and its accompanying buildings have a nice rustic charme. Really friendly staff throughout.”

Managed by Cley Windmill

Company review score: 9.3Based on 88 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

We are very lucky to have such an incredible team at Cley Windmill, with majority of our staff growing up just down the road from the Windmill! We are a small, friendly and welcoming team who strive to make your stay as relaxing, memorable and enjoyable as possible. Many of our guests feel like they are arriving at a home away from home. In such a historic building, surrounded by the most peaceful and stunning countryside. We know the Windmill has a special place in not only the hearts of our staff, the local people but also our guests.

Property information

Cley Windmill has been around since at least 1819 and was a working flour windmill for over a hundred years. It has been used as a home and holiday home for the last hundred. The Windmill has had many owners and has been loved through the years, it was also a location in the Elizabeth Taylor film, The Conspirator, 1949. The Windmill still has many features including the internal mechanical system to turn the sails, which is part of a bedroom! The balcony and rooms look over the Cley marshes, coast, village and beyond. We have 3 pet friendly rooms, Boat House, Long House and Dovecote.

Neighbourhood information

Cley Windmill is just next to the River Glaven in the stunning and historic village of Cley-Next-The-Sea. The village with pubs, cafes, art galleries and shops is a thriving community with everyone you could need whilst keeping the quite coastal village feel. Cley and the other local coastal villages are considered a place of natural beauty and wildlife conservation areas. A bird watchers, nature lovers and sea swimmers dream!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.